Thailand defends Uyghur deportation after US visa ban

14 Sept 02:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Foreign Ministry defended its decision to deport Uyghurs, stating it received assurances from the Chinese government regarding their safety.
This defense followed the US Secretary of State imposing visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the repatriation.
Thailand emphasized its long tradition of humanitarianism and its alliance with the United States, despite facing intense global criticism for the deportation.
The Uyghurs, detained in Bangkok for a decade, were secretly flown to China's Xinjiang region, a move the US links to accusations of genocide against the minority group.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.